To probe into the development of the LNG market and provide reference for the scientific layout of the LNG terminals in the Yangtze River Delta region,this paper analyzes the current situation and development trend of natural gas consumption in the area. Natural gas demand is forecasted after carding the factors that affect the development of the natural gas market. According to the co-ordination of supply and demand,there is still a large growth space for the volume of imported LNG by LNG terminals in the Yangtze River Delta region. The next two to three years will be an upsurge of constructing LNG terminals. Based on the analysis of the development trend,this paper puts forward suggestions on promoting the development of LNG terminals in the Yangtze River Delta from the aspects of planning layout,functional orientation,and marketization.